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Spring 2009 Course List
Spring 2009 Course List
***Find out more about the offerings below by attending the
Spring 2009 Preview of Courses event
Thursday, Feb. 26
1:30 p.m.
ISU Alumni Center, Reiman Ballroom
The preview of courses is an opportunity for you to hear full details of the courses from the instructors and coordinators and to register for courses, if you have not already done so. There are many courses that may appeal to you. How will you decide among them? This is the time when many students make that decision.
If you already know which courses you want to take, you may send in your registration at any time. Class assignments are made on a first-come, first-assigned basis according to the postmark date of your mailed registration or the date you register at the preview.
Bring your friends, neighbors, and relatives to the preview!
1. Digital Photography—Point and Shoot Basics
Coordinator: Sam Wormley
Mondays 9:00–10:30 a.m.
Four weeks, March 23-April 13
Reiman Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center
2. Digital Photography—Advanced dSLR Level
Coordinator: Sam Wormley
Mondays 9:00–10:30 a.m.
Four weeks, April 20-May 11
Reiman Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center
3. Middle East Issues: A Review and Update
Coordinator: Don Lambert
Mondays 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Eight weeks, March 23-May 11
Reiman Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center
4. The Cold War’s “Spy Wars:” U.S. vs. Soviet Union
Instructor: Larry Brown
Mondays 1:00–2:30 p.m.
Eight weeks, March 23-May 11
Reiman Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center
5. Great Decisions
Facilitator: Douglas Finnemore
Mondays 3:00–4:30 p.m.
Eight weeks, March 23-May 11
Reiman Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center
6. Issues and Events in American Women’s History
Instructor: Dorothy Schwieder
Tuesdays 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Four weeks, March 24-April 14
Reiman Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center
7. Geology—Mountains, Basins, Geysers and Hot Springs
Tuesdays 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Instructor: Carl Vondra
Seven weeks, March 31-May 12, 2009
Reiman Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center
8. Great Questions: Can We Answer Them Now?
Instructor: Frank Rizzo
Tuesdays 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Eight weeks, March 24- May 12
Reiman Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center
9. Ames Authors
Coordinator: Anita Beal
Tuesdays 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Eight weeks, March 24-May 12
Reiman Ballroom, ISU Alumni Center
10. The Story of Broadway Theatre from Herald Square to Lincoln Center
Instructor: Burt Drexler
Mondays and Wednesdays 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Four weeks, March 23-April 15
Northcrest Community—Green Room
11. Bridge—The Spade Series
Instructor: Andy Terry
Mondays 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Nine Weeks, March 23-May 18
Northcrest Community—Fireside Room
12. Bridge—The Diamond Series
Instructor: Andy Terry
Tuesdays 6:30-8:30 p.m.
Nine Weeks, March 24-May 19
Northcrest Community—Fireside Room
13. Flowers That Can’t Wait For Spring
Instructor: Bill Boon
Wednesday 1:00-3:00 p.m.
Six Weeks, April 8-May 13
First class to meet at Green Hills Retirement Community
14. Water Colors
Instructor: Frank Allen
Thursdays 9:30-11:30 a.m.
Six weeks, March 26-April 30
Memorial Lutheran Church
15. Exploring Industry in the Ames Area
Coordinator: Don Lambert
Thursdays 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Eight Weeks, March 26-May 14
16. Great Decisions
Facilitator: Douglas Finnemore
Tuesdays 1:30-3:00 p.m.
Eight Weeks, March 24-May 12
The Theater at Wesley Acres—Des Moines
17. Mark Twain: America’s Humorist
Instructor: Keith Carlson
Wednesdays 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Four Weeks, March 25-April 15
The Lodge of Ashworth—West Des Moines
18. Computers—Level 2 (will use Microsoft Word 2003)
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 1:00-2:30 p.m.
Four weeks, March 24-April 15
Horton Multipurpose Conference Room, Alumni Center
The Level 2 class is designed for individuals who have mastered the skills of moving and clicking the mouse and want to learn more of the capabilities of computers.
19. Computers—Level 2 (will use Microsoft Word 2007)
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 9:00-10:30 a.m.
Four weeks, March 24-April 15
Horton Multipurpose Conference Room, Alumni Center
The Level 2 class is designed for individuals who have mastered the skills of moving and clicking the mouse and want to learn more of the capabilities of computers.
20. Computers—Level 3 (formerly Intermediate Computer)
Tuesdays and Wednesdays 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Four weeks, March 24-April 15
Horton Multipurpose Conference Room, Alumni Center
Lessons will be taught using Word 2007 and Excel 2007. You MUST have these 2007 versions on your computer to benefit from taking this class.
It is strongly recommended that you take Level 2 before registering for this Level 3 class, which is faster-paced and covers more topics.
21. Computers—Exploring the Internet
Tuesdays only 3:00-4:30 p.m.
Four weeks, March 24-April 14
Horton Multipurpose Conference Room, Alumni Center
Participants must be proficient in using the mouse and have had some experience using a word processing program such as Microsoft Word.
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